FDACS Citation 6-501.14: Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source
FDACS citation 6-501.14 (Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 118 citations in the past 12 months across 454 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 6-501.14 (Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source) is a general violation addressing Physical Facility standards.
What the Code Says
6-501.14 — Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source
Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public
health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge.
Priority Classification
General (General): General food safety requirement.
Florida FDACS uses the FDA Food Code priority system — Priority (P) violations have a direct link to foodborne illness; Priority Foundation (Pf) violations support food safety systems; Core (C) violations are good retail practices with no direct illness link.
Citations by County
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Volusia | 46 |
| Lee | 24 |
| Miami-Dade | 20 |
| Pinellas | 20 |
| Union | 16 |
| Suwannee | 15 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Breeze Fish Market | Tampa | 3 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Coquito's Latin Fusion | Lake City | 2 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Afsan & Thiham Enterprise INC. | Okeechobee | 2 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| El Famoso Borinquen Meat Market INC | Tampa | 2 | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Vw Walmart 5453 | Cape Coral | 2 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Vw Publix 1500 | Deland | 2 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Summerfield Chevron | Riverview | 2 | May 14, 2025 |
| Mekatos Bakery | Miami | 2 | Oct 22, 2024 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Super Star K # 4100, Lauderdale Lakes—
Food service - Heavy accumulation of grease on the vent hood above the fryer units.
7-eleven Store #42058h, Lakeland—
Front food service area: Grease build-up on hood vent. Grease droplets observed on bottom portion of hood vent.
Publix # 0631, Jacksonville—
Deli department - Vents over deep fryers not clean, excessive build up. Bakery department Vents over deep bakery oven not clean, excessive build up.
Winn Dixie # 0144, Macclenny—
Bakery department - Hoods above bakery oven not clean, excessive grease build up.
Walgreens # 3472, Palm Coast—
Walk-in Cooler on Retail Floor: Ventilation covers contain build up of dirt and residue
Dollar General # 13082, Belleview—
Back Room - Unisex employee restroom air vents were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust.
Frequently Cited Alongside 6-501.14
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-501.12
5-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
4-903.11(A)
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FDACS citation code 6-501.14?
- FDACS citation 6-501.14 (Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge.
- How serious is FDACS violation 6-501.14 (Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 476 times across 454 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-501.14?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-501.14 (Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source) has been cited at 454 such facilities across Florida, with 118 citations in the past 12 months.
- What does a General FDACS violation mean?
- A General FDACS violation means: General food safety requirement. FDACS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services) uses this classification system — Priority (P), Priority Foundation (Pf), and Core (C) — aligned with the FDA Food Code.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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